All clear issued, libraries reopen after bomb threat, active shooter hoax in Aurora
AURORA, Ill. (CBS) – All public libraries in Aurora are now reopened after being evacuated due to a bomb threat and an active shooter hoax Thursday morning.
Around 11:17 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Aurora Public Library District branches for the threats received through an online source. An evacuation was ordered at all three branches as a precautionary measure.
No threats were located after a physical search at each location assisted by the Kane County Sheriff's Office and Fox Valley Park District Police Department. The Eola Branch, the Santori Public Library, and the West Branch were cleared within an hour and resumed regular business hours and services.
This is the second time this week that a bomb threat was issued involving a library in Aurora. Threats were also issued in Evanston and west suburban Addison. Investigation into the threats remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Aurora Police's Investigations Division at 630-256-5500. Tipsters can also call the Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000 or visit www.p3tips.com/135
